Everyday Sensei

As we near the end of 2021, I wanted to take a moment to pause, reflect, and share some of the lessons, insights, and takeaways I learned this year. Every year has its twists and turns, and I believe it's important to learn and grow from each experience. This is me leading by example and sharing what this year has taught me. Thank you for being patient with the audio quality and temporary solo episodes while I teach myself about podcasting and how best to conduct remote interviews during COVID. I look forward to having many guest interviews in 2022. I'm wishing you all a wonderful holiday season! I am so grateful for each and every one of you and appreciate you joining the Everyday Sensei community and our mission to share insights, learn from others, and grow into the best versions of ourselves. See you all in 2022!

In this episode, we're joined by Peter Chhum, the most joyful human I know. During our talk he shares his tips and insights on training your mind to recognize joy, develop gratitude, and build an abundance mindset. He shares his strategy for creating a "Home Court Advantage" in unfamiliar or uncomfortable situations and reveals his secret for taking accountability for your own happiness. Please excuse the poor sound quality on this episode. We recorded this over Zoom, and I'm still learning the best ways to conduct remote interviews.

Join us as I share my tried-and-true strategy for creating positive habits and building the strong foundational systems to maintain them. In this episode, we'll go over tips for developing momentum at your own pace using a "No Zero Days" mindset, and how to stay motivated on your "off days".

On this special solo episode, I share tips on finding and investing in your passions, how vulnerability builds courage, and I share three of my own never-before-heard poems with the world. Disclaimer: While I've done my research, I am not a mental health professional. If you identify with any of the mental health issues discussed, the best first step would be talking to your doctor.

"If it makes you happy and it doesn't hurt anyone, that's all the reason you need to do something." On this episode, we're joined by photographer, model, and Instagram content creator Heidi Mae (aka @HeidiMaetrix). She opens up about standing up for her happiness, the dangers of seeking approval, and how to develop a self-care routine to regularly invest in our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Disclaimer: While I've done my research, I am not a mental health professional. If you identify with any of the mental health issues discussed, the best first step would be talking to your doctor.

Join Nickelodeon manager Peter Chhum as he shares his process in making a comfort zone within new experiences and discomfort. He also shares his view on the importance of protecting your childlike wonder and opens up about why Spongebob Squarepants is one of his adult role models. Disclaimer: While I've done my research, I am not a mental health professional. If you identify with any of the mental health issues discussed, the best first step would be talking to your doctor.

Join us as we sit down with my own mother, Cathy Koehler, to talk about her experience as a preschool teacher and parent, how she expresses gratitude, and what she does to relieve stress. She is incredibly wise and we can all learn a lot from her! Disclaimer: While I've done my research, I am not a mental health professional. If you identify with any of the mental health issues discussed, the best first step would be talking to your doctor.

Join us as we sit down and chat with Dana Abeln, aka video game streamer Villynnex, about her experience living in a small town with big dreams. Dana had always aspired to move to LA and made it happen, step by step. She also opens up about her struggle with depression and how she gained control in her life and has found a healthy balance. She is incredibly wise and we can all learn a lot from her! Disclaimer: While I've done my research, I am not a mental health professional. If you identify with any of the mental health issues discussed, the best first step would be talking to your doctor.

Join us as we sit down and chat with my girlfriend, Miranda Marie, about social media and how it can and has affected our mental health. There's a fine line between maintaining a presence online and becoming addicted to social media; Miranda opens up about how she set boundaries and where she found a balance. She also shares how she manages stress and anxiety to empower herself to be in control. She is incredibly wise and we can all learn a lot from her! Disclaimer: While I've done my research, I am not a mental health professional. If you identify with any of the mental health issues discussed, the best first step would be talking to your doctor.

My good friend Julian Bahmani joins us as a guest on the very first episode of the Everyday Sensei podcast. We cover topics from redefining who you are, setting goals, and embracing and adapting to change to strengthen the relationships in your life. Julian is amazingly insightful and we can all learn a lot from his experiences. Thank you for tuning in! Disclaimer: While I've done my research, I am not a mental health professional. If you identify with any of the mental health issues discussed, the best first step would be talking to your doctor.